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My wife and I are planning a 2-3 day hike from Greenbrier SP southbound on the AT in August.
I need to get her a sleeping back she can hike with. I can not afford a UL bag. Any other suggestions? I would like to keep it under $100
fenderbenderfc
04-20-2012, 11:19
Steepandcheap.com has had Stoic down bags on there recently.
Creek Dancer
04-20-2012, 11:59
The overnight temperatures in August are going to be rather warm. She probably won't need a down bag. During the hot summer months I use a $20.00 fleece bag that I bought at Wal-Mart.
Nutbrown
04-20-2012, 12:02
Yup, you should be able to get a nice summer weight for $80. ...and that includes down. Look at sites like campmore for deals. Kelty has a decent one for that price.
Country Roads
04-22-2012, 15:42
Check out Campmor. In the most recent catalog they have a Marmot 45 degree rated bag that weighs under 2 pounds for 80 bucks.
They probably have other bags on their website. A lot of times they have close outs
Moose2001
04-22-2012, 17:12
My wife and I are planning a 2-3 day hike from Greenbrier SP southbound on the AT in August.
I need to get her a sleeping back she can hike with. I can not afford a UL bag. Any other suggestions? I would like to keep it under $100 I say get her the best bag you can afford! Nothing ruins a hike for a newbie faster than being cold and miserable at night. Women tend to sleep colder than men. What works for you, might now be enough for her.
bigcranky
04-22-2012, 17:14
The Kelty Cosmic gets nice reviews for a basic down bag (http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___43185). They make a women's version (http://www.ebags.com/product/kelty/wmns-cosmic-20-deg-550-down-reg-rh/229008?productid=10174352&sourceid=adwproduct&couponid=55583734&adtype=pla&gclid=ci-x7mmvya8cfqsenqodeg93ya). Note that there are several synthetic bags with the Cosmic name, but the down will be lighter, more compressible, and last a lot longer.
atbackpacker
04-23-2012, 08:28
the kelty cosmic 50 degree (synthetic) has been discontinued, but is still available on amazon.com for $29.95. it weighs in at 2lb. 4oz., and is a good choice for summer backpacking. i bought eight for some boy scouts, doing a 5 day- 60 miler (DWG to Port Clinton) through PA last summer. for less than $250, everyone had a decent bag for the trip. no one complained about being cold at night.
this year, Port Clinton to Pine Grove!